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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.86, 1,268.18 and 587.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.86, 1,268.18 and 587.42 is: 810.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.86 : 1,268.18 = 587.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.86/1,268.18 = 587.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.86x = 1,268.18 × 587.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.86x = 744,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,954.30/918.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.74

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